Bank Holiday On Sep 30: Is It A Holiday To Banks In Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi Today?

The Reserve Bank of India has declared bank holidays on September 30, 2025, for Maha Ashtami during Durga Puja. Closures will affect several cities, allowing participation in cultural festivities.

As the vibrant festival of Durga Puja unfolds, Hindus celebrate Maha Ashtami, marking the eighth day of festivities in the month of Ashwin. In honour of this significant occasion, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has declared a bank holiday on September 30, 2025. This affects cities like Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Imphal, Jaipur, Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi.

Throughout this festive week, banks in certain regions will remain closed for all seven days. This is due to a combination of celebrations such as Navratri and Durga Puja and observance of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. The closures also include regular weekend leaves.

Bank Holidays Across India

The State Bank of India (SBI) and other banks adhere to RBI-mandated holidays. These include closures on the second and fourth Saturdays each month and all Sundays. This ensures that employees can participate in cultural and religious events without work commitments.

On September 29 (Monday), banks in Agartala, Kolkata, and Guwahati will be closed for Maha Saptami, which is the seventh day of Durga Puja. The following day, September 30 (Tuesday), sees closures in multiple cities for Maha Ashtami or Navratri.

October 1 (Wednesday) brings a holiday for banks in various cities including Bengaluru, Chennai, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Lucknow, Shillong, Thiruvananthapuram among others. They will be observing Maha Navami or Dussehra or continuing with Durga Puja festivities.

Nationwide Observance

On October 2 (Thursday), a nationwide bank holiday is observed for Gandhi Jayanti. This day also coincides with Dussehra and Durga Puja celebrations across India. Additionally, it marks the Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva.

In Gangtok specifically, banks will remain closed on October 3 (Friday) and October 4 (Saturday) as part of ongoing Durga Puja celebrations. Finally, October 5 (Sunday) is a regular pan-India Sunday holiday.

This series of holidays allows people to immerse themselves fully in cultural traditions while ensuring that essential services are paused appropriately during these times.